2024 Detroit Lions free agency profile: Why the Lions should bring back Graham Glasgow.
Following a good 2023 season, offensive lineman Graham Glasgow is a top priority for re-signing.
We begin our Detroit Lions free-agent profile series for the 2023-2024 season with a fan favorite, offensive lineman Graham Glasgow. Glasgow returns to the Lions in 2023 after being released by the Denver Broncos following the 2022 season. The offensive line is the most crucial position group for this front office and coaching staff, and after such a great year, they may not want to change things up.
Let’s take a closer look at the case for resigning Glasgow.
Check out our previously written free agency profiles for WR Josh Reynolds, G Halapoulivaati Vaitai, and EDGE Romeo Okwara.
Graham Glasgow
Expectations heading into 2023
Glasgow was brought in to compete for the starting right guard position on the offensive line. The Lions had experienced guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai returning from a back injury, and the coaching staff wanted a reliable backup plan in case Vaitai was unable to play. Glasgow was also given a one-year deal, which means that if things don’t work out in 2023, the team can move on to someone else.
Glasgow was thrilled to be back in Detroit and the state of Michigan, where he attended college and played with his friends, left tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow. He wanted to try again and compete for a starting position to contribute to the team’s success.
Actual role in 2023
Note: PFF grades combine regular season and playoffs and reflect at least 20% of snaps at that position.
Regular season: 17 games (15 starts) with 39 pressures, 30 hurries, seven quarterback hits, five penalties, and two sacks allowed.
